141. Osteoporosis Message Board Forum for support, and to discuss information, concerns, and treatment options. http://www.healthboards.com/osteoporosis/

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142. MerckSource - Women's Health A resource providing health news and information for women on topics such as menopause, osteoporosis, pregnancy, and healthy living. http://www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_external_vendor_frame2.jsp?pg=www.merck

143. Osteoporosis This site contains information about osteoporosis. http://mamashealth.com/osteoporosis.asp

Mamashealth.com Home Bone Information Arthritis Treatments Avascular Necrosis Baker's Cyst Bextra ... Stress Fractures Links Email Mama What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by weak and brittle bones. Osteoporosis is a term to discribe porous bones. Sometimes the bones can become so brittle that activities like bending over, lifting a vacuum or coughing can cause a fracture. What causes Osteoporosis? In most cases, the brittle and weak bones are caused by low levels of calcium , phosphorous and other minerals in your bones. What are the Signs and Symptoms? In the early stages of bone loss, symptoms may not be noticible. However, as bones continue to weaken, some of the symptoms are: Back pain, Loss of height over time, with an accompanying stooped posture, Fracture of the vertebrae, wrists, hips or other bones. Bone Strength? The strength of your bones depends on their mass and density. Bone density partially depends on the amount of calcium, phosphorus and other minerals bones contain. When your bones contain less mineral, their strength is decreased. Activities like hiking swimming pilates , and running help improve bone density and lowers your risk of developing osteoporosis.

144. Veg.ca - Toronto Vegetarian Association Includes information about lactose intolerance, the link between lowfat dairy products and the increased incidence of milk allergy, osteoporosis, iron deficiency, ovarian cancer, diabetes in children, and gynecological problems. http://www.veg.ca/noframes/facts/cow.htm

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145. EMedicine - Osteoporosis : Article By Coburn Hobar, MD osteoporosis osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disorder characterized bydecreased bone mass and deterioration of bony microarchitecture. http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic1693.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Rheumatology Osteoporosis Last Updated: August 10, 2005 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: soft bones, broken hip, dowager hump, thin bones, fragile bones, hormone replacement therapy, HRT, calcium, bone aging, brittle bones, bone loss, bone mass, postmenopausal osteoporosis, type 1 osteoporosis, estrogen deficiency, testosterone deficiency, type 2 osteoporosis, senile osteoporosis, osteopenia, low bone mass AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Coburn Hobar, MD , Clinician in Rheumatology, Hobar Health and Wellness Coburn Hobar, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine , and American College of Rheumatology Editor(s): Anne Davidson, MD

146. What Is Osteoarthritis? The Scoop On Degenerative Joint Disease Details about its impact on women's health and nutrition, and research on calcium absorption, vitamins, aerobic exercises, and treatments such as calcium supplements are discussed. http://www.learn-about-osteoporosis.com

What is Osteoarthritis? The Scoop on Degenerative Joint Disease Osteoarthritis is a progressive disease that attacks joints such as the knees, fingers, and hips. Human joints have a protective layer between the bones called cartilage. Cartilage protects the bones from damage and is soft enough to absorb the stresses put on a joint. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage deteriorates. When this happens the bones that make up the joint rub together, causing pain and the gradual buildup of bony cysts. Who's at Risk? Osteoarthritis is a shockingly common degenerative joint disease: By age forty almost ninety percent of the American population displays some warning signs. By age sixty, fifty percent of the population has the disease to some degree, although degrees of severity vary widely among individuals. Although the condition in all its forms is generally seen as a disease of the elderly, it can strike at any age. Approximately 250,000 children in the United States live with osteoarthritis, most often due to trauma or injuries. Degenerative Arthritis and Human Joints Although it can affect any or all of the joints in the human body, arthritis most often strikes the weight-bearing joints. The hips and knees are very common targets for degenerative joint disease. The spine, elbows, ankles, shoulders, toes, fingers and wrists are also common targets.

147. Osteoporosis Is A Silent, Bone-depleting Disease. This comprehensive Health Centre describes the diagnosis and treatment ofosteoporosis, as well as strategies to prevent bone depletion. http://www.womenshealthmatters.ca/centres/osteo/

Print this page Home + Health Centres Cancer ... FAQs Cancer Cardiovascular Diabetes Environmental Health Osteoporosis Pelvic Health Pregnancy Sexual Health According to current estimates, approximately 1.4 million Canadians are affected by osteoporosis, with 2 million more at risk for the disease. Approximately one in four women and one in eight men over the age of 50 will be affected by this condition. In its early stages, osteoporosis tends to be a "silent" condition - it has no symptoms. However, because it greatly increases a person's risk of painful fractures (broken bones), especially in the hip, spine and and wrist osteoporosis can have a devastating effect on people's lives. Few people realize that they have osteoporosis until their bone health is affected to the point that their bones may be at risk for breaking more easily. In many cases, being aware of good bone-health habits and making the necessary lifestyle changes earlier in life may help to avoid developing osteoporosis, or having it become a significant health risk. Understanding the risk factors for developing osteoporosis and making some important lifestyle changes may help individual maintain good bone health and avoid potential injuries to bones in future.

148. Women's Health | Principal Health News A complete source of information on women's health, including news and articles on contraception, weight loss, menstruation, menopause, breast health, pregnancy, skin, beauty, eating disorders, and osteoporosis. http://www.principalhealthnews.com/topic/womens

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149. Nutrition And Osteoporosis Download FREE copy of Nutrition and Oseoporosis Power Point presentation. http://lancaster.unl.edu/food/osteoporosis.htm

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150. New NOVEL Home Page Information on UMDNJ study on postmenopausal women and bone loss. http://www2.umdnj.edu/novelweb/NOVELWebWelcomePage.htm

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151. Nutrition And Osteoporosis Learn what you can do to prevent osteoporosis. The first sign of osteoporosismay be a fracture that occurs as a result of a weakened bone. http://lancaster.unl.edu/food/ftm-j01.htm

May/June 2001 Nutrition and Osteoporosis Linda Boeckner, PHD, RD, Extension Nutrition Specialist Click HERE for FREE osteoporosis PowerPoint information "It's snowing outside and my newspaper was tossed on the bottom of the steps do I dare go after it?" "I've lost six inches in height and none of my clothes fit me anymore. Plus, it's hard to get clothes that look nice when my back is so hunched over." "This medication is so darned expensive. But if I want to maintain my independence, I can't afford to let my condition get worse either." "It seemed like it took forever for my bone to heal when it broke. I don't want that to happen again. It's so frustrating always worrying about falling." "If somebody had told me sooner what I know now about osteoporosis, none of this might be happening to me!" SOURCE: Based on comments made by a 70+ year old woman with osteoporosis. Ten million Americans have osteoporosis and another 18 million have low bone mass, placing them at increased risk of osteoporosis, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF). Osteoporosis often is called the "silent disease" because bone loss occurs without symptoms. The first sign of osteoporosis may be a fracture that occurs as a result of a weakened bone. A sudden strain or bump may be all it takes to break a bone.

152. How Much Do You Know About Osteoporosis? osteoporosis and low bone mass affect 44 million American men and women. Caucasian postmenopausal women are at the greatest risk for osteoporosis. http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/assets/UVAHealth/ssi/includes/osteoqiz.html

Osteoporosis and low bone mass affect 44 million American men and women. Take this true/false quiz with eight questions to see how much you know about osteoporosis. After each question, you will find out if your answer is correct or incorrect. In addition, information about prevention, diagnosis, and treatment will be provided. Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder marked by loss of bone strength, and an increased likelihood of fractures. True False Correct. Osteoporosis is a progressive condition in which bone density is lost, thereby weakening the bones and making them more susceptible to fractures. Incorrect. Osteoporosis is a progressive condition in which bone density is lost, thereby weakening the bones and making them more susceptible to fractures. Osteoporosis affects men and women, and individuals of various race/ethnicity, equally.

153. Osteoporosis Drugs,drugs For Osteoporosis, Paget's Disease,fosamax Database of commonly prescribed drugs for osteoporosis and paget s disease. http://www.coreynahman.com/osteoporosis_pagets.html

Huge Savings On AMBIEN Click HERE Internet Drug News.com Drugs for Osteoporosis; Drugs for Pagets Disease; Database of: Actonel, Fosamax, Evista, etc. HOME PAGE You Can Save a fortune on Fosamax !!! Are you still paying $10.00 per pill For Fosamax? Internet pharmacies compete for your business thus driving down prices. Click Here to Comparison Shop For Fosamax Osteoporosis and Paget's Disease Drug Database Osteoporosis is a common condition in the United States. In simple terms, osteoporosis is a weakening of the bones whereby they become brittle and easily fractured. Osteoporosis mostly affects post-menopausal Caucasian women although all women can be affected. Osteoporosis is less common in men than in women. There are conflicting theories about what causes osteoporosis. It is known that the chronic administration of certain drugs, such as corticosteroids like prednisone, may increase a person's risk of developing osteoporosis. If you are a woman taking prednisone or any steroid medication (including inhaled steroids for asthma or COPD) it is important that you get extra calcium in your diet. Most experts agree that a woman of child-bearing age should ingest 1,000 mg - 1,500 mg of calcium per day to reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis. If you already have osteoporosis it is unlikely that ingesting lots of calcium will reverse the disease. Paget's disease is similar to osteoporosis in that it is characterized by a weakening of the bones. Paget's disease is a metabolic condition that causes bone cells to become weaker and have more blood vessels than normal bone. In Paget's disease the bone's structure is irregular which makes it prone to fracture even after a minor injury.

154. THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 5, Ch. 57, Osteoporosis In osteoporosis, the net rate of bone resorption exceeds the rate of bone The major clinical manifestations of osteoporosis are bone fractures, http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/section5/chapter57/57a.jsp

155. Welcome To EVISTA.com Features product information, support program, osteoporosis resources, risk factors, and FAQs. http://www.evista.com

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156. Osteoporosis osteoporosis means that someone s bones are weakened. Find out more in thisarticle for kids. http://kidshealth.org/kid/grownup/conditions/osteoporosis.html

KidsHealth Kids Health Problems of Grown-Ups "Drink your milk!" Why do grown-ups say this? One big reason is that milk contains calcium , an important ingredient in building strong bones . And if you start out with strong bones when you're a kid, those bones will serve you well your whole life. You want bones that are dense, which means they're strong all the way through. Why? Because as people age, bones naturally become less dense. In other words, everyone's going to lose some bone density as he or she ages, so you want to start out with as much as possible. Your big chance to build bones is when you're young. The process is pretty much over by the time you're 19. If someone has osteoporosis (say: oss -tee-oh-puh-ro-sis), the person's bones are now weakened because of this loss of bone density. Weak bones can break easier and the person may have other problems such as a stooped-over posture. Maybe you've seen an older woman who's a little hunched over. Older people - especially women, who are generally smaller and have bones that are lighter and less dense - are more likely to develop osteoporosis. Types of Osteoporosis The most common cause of osteoporosis is age. The older you get, the more bone loss you are likely to have, especially if you don't take in enough calcium.

157. Osteoporosis In Children Penn State Children s Hospital provides world class care and services to patients. http://www.hmc.psu.edu/childrens/healthinfo/o/osteoporosis.htm

158. Raloxifene: A Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator - September 15, 1999 - Ameri Discusses the drug and its use in the treatment of osteoporosis. http://www.aafp.org/afp/990915ap/1131.html

Advanced Search AAFP Home Page Journals Vol. 60/No. 4 (September 15, 1999) Raloxifene: A Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator JANINE A. SCOTT, M.D., Duke/Southern Regional Area Health Education Center, Fayetteville, North Carolina CARLOS C. DA CAMARA, PHARM.D., Campbell University School of Pharmacy, Buies Creek, North Carolina J. ELIZABETH EARLY, PHARM.D., University of North Carolina School of Pharmacy, Chapel Hill, North Carolina A patient information handout on raloxifene and osteoporosis, written by the authors of this article, is provided on page 1139. E strogen replacement is considered the first-line approach for the prevention and treatment of multiple conditions affecting women's health. It has been widely recommended for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, reduction of the risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease, improvement of lipid profiles, amelioration of the signs and symptoms of menopause and possible protection against the development of Alzheimer's disease. See editorial on page 1092.

159. Osteoporosis Health Center - DrDonnica.com - The First Name In Women's Health, O osteoporosis Health Resources and Links by DrDonnica.com. http://www.drdonnica.com/display.asp?article=125

160. Index Information on risk factors, testing and treatments for men suffering from osteoporosis. http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/8741/

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